MSc Financial Computing at University College London (UCL)
United Kingdom
- Current
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- Analyst at Barclays Capital
- MSc Financial Computing (Distinction) at University College London (UCL)
- Past
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- Cyclist at TransAmerica Trail Cycle
- Manager at The Kaizen Partnership
- Analyst at Various Short Term Positions
- Education
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- University College London, U. of London
- Lancaster University
- Lancaster University
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Andy Strang’s Summary
I am a relatively novice financial technologist with a background in financial technology sales and team management.
Andy Strang’s Specialties:
Financial Technology
Investment Banking
Software Testing
Java Development
Andy Strang’s Experience
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Analyst
Barclays Capital
(Public Company; BARC; Investment Banking industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
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MSc Financial Computing (Distinction)
University College London (UCL)
(Financial Services industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
This MSc covers a range of subjects including Algorithmics, Software Engineering, Financial Business Analysis & Project Management and Financial Information Systems.
There is a strong emphasis on marrying technical skills in software development with the real world application of technology to financial systems. -
Cyclist
TransAmerica Trail Cycle
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
March 2008 — June 2008 (4 months)
I spent two months cycling 4400 miles across America, from Virginia to Oregon. A full overview and diary of the trip is at www.transamericatrailcycle.com
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Manager
The Kaizen Partnership
(Privately Held; Banking industry)
February 2003 — March 2008 (5 years 2 months)
Lead Search Consultant within the Financial Technology and Investment Banking Sector based in the City of London.
I ran a team of consultants who worked on multiple concurrent assignments within the City of London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. We specialised in business facing technologists and worked with an eye on the latest technical trends such as Agile Development and Web 2.0 projects. -
Analyst
Various Short Term Positions
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Utilities industry)
September 2001 — February 2003 (1 year 6 months)
Various short term assignments in the Utilities and ATM sectors.
Andy Strang’s Education
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University College London, U. of London
MSc Financial Computing (Distinction) , Financial Engineering, Computer Science , 2008 — 2009
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Lancaster University
MA , Diplomacy , 2000 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- President - University Taekwondo Club
Chairman - University Conservative Party
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Lancaster University
BA Hons 2:1 , Politics and International Relations , September 1997 — July 2000
Additional Information
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Andy Strang’s Interests:
Cycling, Technology, Politics, Foreign Affairs
Andy Strang’s Groups:
Conservative Party
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WTF Tae Kwon Do - Athletes
Andy Strang’s Honors:
British Student Heavyweight TaeKwonDo Champion - 2000
Andy Strang’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
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